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AFS Youth Assembly · Sir Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation

Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Scholarship at AFS Youth Assembly (Geneva)

Deadline
8 days left
Funding
Partial funding
Country
Switzerland
Language
English

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This scholarship is for young leaders aged 18 to 35 from a Sub-Saharan African country who can travel to Geneva. It covers travel, accommodation, participation fees, enrollment in the AFS Global Competence Certificate (GCC) Program, preparatory workshops, and seed funding for impact projects. Applications are submitted through the online « APPLY NOW » form, with a deadline set for 19 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC.

Verified on 27 October 2026

This program is for young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa aged 18 to 35: the scholarship covers travel, accommodation, training, and seed funding for impact projects, with a deadline set for November 19, 2026. Applications close on 19 November 2026, that is in 8 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Anglais intermédiaire requis

    “Proficient in English (Intermediate Level)”

  • Expérience requise : Avoir des qualités de leadership démontrables ou un historique prouvé d'expérience en leadership

  • 18-35 ans

    “18-35 years old”

  • Être d'un pays d'Afrique subsaharienne

    “Must be from a Sub-Saharan African country”

  • Qualités de leadership démontrables

    “Have demonstrable leadership qualities or proven track record of leadership experience”

  • Passeport valide exigé

    “Must have an unexpired passport”

To be confirmed

  • Candidature via formulaire en ligne

    “APPLY NOW”

Assets

  • Diriger un projet d'impact lié aux ODD (préféré)

    “Leading a social impact project related to the sustainable development goals (preferred)”

Watch points

  • Formulaire Google Forms nécessite une connexion

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is « preferred »: leading a social impact project linked to the SDGs helps, but selection is not based on that alone. The real trap is confusing a project idea with verifiable leadership experience. You should show something you have already led, even on a small scale, with a clear role, concrete results, and the ability to commit for 6 months. Submit the form with a specific leadership example and a clear availability for Geneva.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2027

Heure précisée sur la page : 23:59 UTC

What is actually funded

  • TravelTravel for the AFS Youth Assembly covered for participants in this program
  • AccommodationAccommodation for the AFS Youth Assembly covered for participants in this program
  • Seed fundingFonds de démarrage pour les projets d'impact, montant non précisé
  • Formation / CertificationInscription au AFS Global Competence Certificate (GCC) Program et ateliers préparatoires (virtuels puis en présentiel)
  • Frais de participationFrais de participation au AFS Youth Assembly (atelier Effect+ inclus)

Countries covered

Eligible applicants are young people aged 18 to 35 from a Sub-Saharan African country who can attend in person in Geneva. The announced cohort is limited to 10 leaders per edition, and leading an SDG-related impact project is an advantage, not a blocking requirement. The English requirement is at intermediate level, with no standardized score published.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Identity document or passport
  • Degrees, transcripts and academic records
  • CV or academic and professional background
  • Motivation statement, project or written responses
  • Language proof, if requested

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What we verified

Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.

  • Date limite de candidature : 19 novembre 2026 23:59 UTC

    Method: Mention explicite de la date et de l'heure sur la page d'annonce du programme · 27 October 2026

  • 10 participants sélectionnés par édition

    Method: Page décrit les éditions précédentes et indique « supporting 10 young African leaders » et liste des gagnants · 27 October 2026

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